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Molly, by Golly!

The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter

The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter

By Dianne Ochiltree
Illustrated by Kathleen Kemly

By Dianne Ochiltree
Illustrated by Kathleen Kemly

By Dianne Ochiltree
Illustrated by Kathleen Kemly

By Dianne Ochiltree
Illustrated by Kathleen Kemly

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Hardcover $17.99

Sep 01, 2012 | ISBN 9781590787212 | 7-10 years

Ebook $10.99

Sep 22, 2020 | ISBN 9781635924374 | 7-10 years

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    About Molly, by Golly!

    Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City’s Fire Company 11 who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history.

    New York City’s Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When the fire alarm sounds, who will answer the call? Who will save the neighborhood? Molly Williams, the company’s cook, for one! Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves —it’s Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams’s legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.

    About Molly, by Golly!

    Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City’s Fire Company 11 who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U.S. history.

    New York City’s Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When the fire alarm sounds, who will answer the call? Who will save the neighborhood? Molly Williams, the company’s cook, for one! Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves —it’s Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams’s legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.

    About Dianne Ochiltree

    Dianne Ochiltree is the author of several award-winning picture books for the very young, including Ten Monkey Jamboree, Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins (Margaret K. McElderry Books) and Lull-a-bye, Little One (G.P. Putnam’s Sons). Dianne lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her family

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    About Kathleen Kemly

    Kathleen Kemly’s research for Molly, By Golly included a trip to the New York City Fire Museum. While in New York she was able to imagine Molly’s life there and what the city was like many years ago. Kathleen illustrated

    … More about Kathleen Kemly

    About Dianne Ochiltree

    Dianne Ochiltree is the author of several award-winning picture books for the very young, including Ten Monkey Jamboree, Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins (Margaret K. McElderry Books) and Lull-a-bye, Little One (G.P. Putnam’s Sons). Dianne lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her family

    … More about Dianne Ochiltree

    About Kathleen Kemly

    Kathleen Kemly’s research for Molly, By Golly included a trip to the New York City Fire Museum. While in New York she was able to imagine Molly’s life there and what the city was like many years ago. Kathleen illustrated

    … More about Kathleen Kemly

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Sep 01, 2012 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781590787212

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Sep 22, 2020 | 32 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781635924374

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    Praise

    “Kemly’s snow-streaked illustrations show Molly as a woman of determination and strength, and a sense of both danger and heroism radiates from the story.” —Publishers Weekly

    “Ochiltree and Kemly tell Molly Williams’ story in lively prose and richly modeled watercolors… All the pages are double-spread, full-bleed images, showing much period detail along with the flames and falling snow and Molly’s signature bright blue calico dress and checkered apron. Faces are broad and full of emotion, with Molly’s strong brown face showing every nuance of determination and courage….A pleasing historical tidbit.” —Kirkus Reviews

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